Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Holland 1980

This is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) live in concert back on the 12th December 1980 at Rijswijk in Holland.

The bands first album released in 1980 showcased the band's live set at the time, and was basically recorded by the Paul Humphreys & Andy McCluskey duo, although included some guest drums from Id drummer Mal Holmes, and saxophone from fellow Wirral (Merseyside) musician Martin Cooper.

DinDisc arranged for the song "Messages" to be re-recorded (produced by Gong bassist Mike Howlett) and released as a single and this gave the band their first hit. Dave Hughes a founder member of Dalek I Love You who joined OMD in early 1980 featured in the "Messages" video.

Source: Soundboard (pre AM broadcast).

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@320kbps

Genre: New Wave, Synth Pop.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

1. Pretending to see the future
2. Almost
3. Messages
4. The more I see you
5. Statues
6. Red frame white light
7. Electricity
8. Bunker soldiers
9. Enola Gay
10. I'm waiting for the man

Links: Official site HERE.

Comments: By the time of this gig the band had broken through with a hit single and debut album. Winston the tape recorder was augmented with live drums from Mal Holmes, and Dalek I Love You's Dave Hughes on synths. Hughes then left OMD in November 1980, and by the time of this concert had been replaced by Martin Cooper. OMD has recently announced a new studio album called "History of Modern," which will be released sometime in 2010.

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Beehive Recommends - Rubblebucket

It's not only my opinion that Rubblebucket are one outstanding band, Seven Days Vermont named them best band of 2008, and others have equally applauded their excellent music and live performances.

Their second album (following up on last years debut 'Rose Dream') is simply titled Rubblebucket, and cutting straight to the point I absolutely love it.

This is one summary of the band that helps lift the lid off Rubblebucket:

Defined as a polyrhythmic dance/rock band, Rubblebucket is a nine-piece group that combines the sounds of various brass instruments with catchy rhythms and soulful lead vocals. The resulting sound has hints of dance, rock, and funk, and is anything but ordinary. The unique music that this youthful, energetic group has managed to produce is universally appealing, as it defies genre boundaries and combines true musical talent with a spirited, positive attitude.

Led by trumpeter Alex Toth and with the incredible vocals of Kalmia Traver their MySpace site adds 'Comparisons have been drawn to Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, Bjork and James Brown, but Rubblebucket's afro-beat inspired, trip-rock soul experience is beyond classification'.

If all of this is sounding like an over the top plug for Rubblebucket then I apologise, it's just that they are really, really one hot outfit. As things stand the new album may become my favorite of the year OK so it's still only October however as a contender, Rubblebucket have raised the bar considerably. The following track is just one dimension of the band, there is a lot more to them !

Listen:
'bikes'



Websites: MySpace and Rubblebucket.com
Buy: HERE.

Beehive Recommends - Fugitive Souls

Introducing Brooklyn's (yep Brooklyn again , have they nicked all the new band fairy dust) Fugitive Soul who only formed in May of this year!

Well if you are regular to this site you know I kinda like a little bit of indie pop and rock, so I guess it's fair to say the these guys were in with chance from the start. That said there is an awful lot of 'stuff' out there so you still need to stand out, and the fresh breezy and vigorous sound of their new 'Strangers' EP does just that for me.

They have a few live dates right about now, so if you can check them out I am told they are well worth the effort.

Tour Dates:

Oct. 12^th – New York, NY @ Webster Hall’s The Studio

Oct. 19^th – New York, NY @ Webster Hall’s The Studio

Oct. 21^st – Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool w/ Cale Parks, Lemonade, Little Girls and Takka Takka

Listen:
'Frames'



Website: MySpace HERE. Official HERE.
Buy: Checkout their sites for details in due course. Plenty more to listen to over on MySpace

Japan - Live At Budokan 1982

Japan were a British group, who originally formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London. The band achieved success in the late 1970's and early 1980s, when they were often associated with the burgeoning New Romantic fashion movement (though the band themselves have downplayed any such connection).

Japan's last ever performance was on 16th December 1982 in Nagoya, Japan, this was just five days earlier on the 8th December 1982
at Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

The band decided to split just as they were beginning to obtain long-overdue commercial success both in their native UK and internationally, with Oil On Canvas becoming their highest charting British album, reaching number 5. Both Hansa-Ariola and Virgin Records continued to release Japan singles into 1983.

Source: Soundboard & FM.

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@320kbps

Genre: New wave, post punk, synth pop.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

01. Burning Bridges
02. Sons Of Pioneers
03. Alien
04. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
05. Swing
06. Cantonese Boy
07. Visions Of China
08. Nightporter
09. Ghosts
10. Still Life In Mobile Homes
11. Methods Of Dance
12. Quiet Life
13. European Son
14. The Art Of Parties
15. Bamboo Music (duet with Akiko Yano)
16. Taking Islands In Africa (Yukihiro Takahashi sings lead vocals)
17. (applause for encores)
18. Life In Tokyo
19. Canton
20. Good Night (duet with Akiko Yano)

Band Line Up:

David Sylvian - voc, guitar
Mick Karn - bass
Steve Jansen - drums
Richard Barbieri - keys
Ryuichi Sakamoto - add. keys
Members of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)

YMO joined the band near the end of the set on various songs.

Links: Official David Sylvian site HERE. Good fan site HERE.

Comments: This is from one of the early 'seed' notes for this specific boot. This is one of the last shows Japan ever played! Members of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) join the band near the end of the set on various songs. The recording was originally captured from its broadcast on Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Sound Street" radio. As with nearly all Sylvian related boots before 2001, lineage is unknown. The tracks on tape are superior but the tape was missing the three tracks that had to be added in from vinyl. Taking Islands in Africa seems to have been a little warped on the LP it was taken from, the other two tracks blend in surprisingly well.

Reloaded - 29/May/2015 - download link in comments. 

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